Edwin Coe LLP acts for a variety of corporate clients in employment matters, covering TUPE advice, due diligence, and document drafting. Team head Linky Trott is experienced in Employment Tribunal and High Court work, while Clare Gilroy-Scott focuses her practice on the employment aspects of corporate transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Clare Gilroy-Scott has a rare combination of technical skills, organisation and empathy which makes her a superb all-round lawyer. I am a great admirer of her attention to detail, sound judgment, and common sense. She is also a conscientious supervisor who runs a happy and efficient team, where trainees are given appropriate responsibility and visibly gain in skills and confidence.’

  • ‘Clare Gilroy-Scott is a standout employment lawyer known for her exceptional expertise and client-focused approach. Clare's ability to provide strategic and practical advice on complex employment issues, makes her a trusted advisor. ’

  • 'We benefit from knowing that the team is not only legally robust, but also deeply strategic. They don’t just advise on what the law says; they help clients navigate what the law means in context, balancing risk, reputation, and business goals. Their ability to provide clarity and reassurance in high-pressure moments is a particular strength.'
  • 'Compared to other firms, Edwin Coe delivers an impressive level of partner involvement and continuity of service, which ensures consistent quality and trusted relationships. They avoid the overly bureaucratic or overly junior-led models common elsewhere, making their advice feel personal, tailored, and accessible.’
  • 'Linky Trott, in particular, stands out as an exceptional practitioner. Her advice is always incisive, balanced, and reassuring, even in the most complex/sensitive scenarios. She has a calm authority and an ability to cut through noise to focus on what really matters. What sets her apart is not just her knowledge of the law, but her understanding of how people and businesses work—she brings humanity and strategic clarity to her guidance.'
  • 'Elliot Francis reflects the wider team's high standards. He is sharp, well-briefed, and proactive—clearly benefitting from a culture of mentoring and close partner collaboration.'

Key clients

  • The Berkeley Group plc
  • Vitalhub UK
  • Nagarro

Work highlights

Advising in relation to four acquisitions by VitalHub UK and Vitalhub Corporation in 2024.
Acting for companies and individuals in the wider group of companies in proceedings in the Employment Appeal Tribunal in Akhigbe v St Edward Homes and others [2024] EAT 142 and [2025] EAT 10

Practice head

Linky Trott

Other key lawyers

Clare Gilroy-Scott; Elliot Francis